Spencertown Academy’s Third Annual Festival of Books
Fri. Sep 5, 2008 at 6:00pm - Sun. Sep 7, 2008 at 5:00pm
Friday, September 5
OPENING PARTY AND EARLY BUYING
6-8 p.m. - $25
Enjoy fine wines and hors d’ouevres with fellow bibliophiles and get first pick of over 12,000 new and used books beginning at 7pm.
Saturday, September 6
BOOK SALE
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - FREE
Over 12,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well organized and easy to browse. Come early for the best selection.
BOOK BREAKFAST WITH CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG
9 a.m. - FREE
A kid-friendly breakfast with a visit from everybody’s favorite crimson canine, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Visits from local authors, readings from children’s classics, and book-related crafts for kids. Author Mark Teague will read from his latest book.
EXPLORING THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE THROUGH PERSONAL MEMOIR
12 p.m. - FREE
A panel discussion with authors Da Chen and Rigoberto Gonzalez. Moderated by Wesley Brown.
DRAMATIC READING OF “THE NAMESAKE”
3 p.m. - Free
Part of Chatham Reads 2008, sponsored by the Friends of the Chatham Public Library. Directed by Kate Gulliver.
Sunday, September 7
BOOK SALE
12 – 5 p.m. - FREE
Over 12,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well organized and easy to browse.
AN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE IN POST 9/11 AMERICA
12 p.m. - FREE
A distinguished panel of journalists and political activists explore the sometimes harrowing experience of immigrants in post 9/11 America. Panelists include Steve Downes, volunteer attorney for Yassin Aref; and journalists Margaret Talbot and Carl Strock.
RETURN TO THE LAND OF MY PAST
A Paired Discussion
2 p.m. - Free
A conversation with authors Ariel Sabar and Sadia Shepard about the discovery of family history and immigration story.
BOOKS ON THE WALL: RECENT POLAROIDS BY BUZZ SPECTOR
Gallery Talk and Reception with the Artist
3-5 p.m. - Free
Artist Buzz Spector discusses his images of book sculptures on view at the Academy gallery.
Friday, September 12
BOOK SALE
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - FREE
Over 12,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well organized and easy to browse.
Friday, September 12
BACKSTORY IN BLUE: DUKE ELLINGTON AT THE NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
6 p.m. - FREE
Join author John Fass Morton for a reading with music and a fascinating look behind the scenes at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival.
Saturday, September 13
BOOK SALE
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - FREE
Over 12,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well organized and easy to browse.
BOOK BREAKFAST WITH CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG
9 a.m. - FREE
A kid-friendly breakfast with a visit from everybody’s favorite crimson canine, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Local authors, readings from children’s classics and book-related crafts for kids. Special guest Laura Chester, “Marvel the Marvelous.”
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR: RUSSELL BANKS
12 p.m. - FREE
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR: MARY GORDON
2 p.m. - FREE
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR: LILY TUCK
4 p.m. - FREE
LITERARY HARVEST DINNER
6:30 p.m. - $125
Enjoy the bounty of the Columbia County harvest at a gala dinner honoring the many talented authors participating in this year’s Festival of Books including special guests Russell Banks and Mary Gordon. Cal 518-392-3693
Sunday, September 14
FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
12 – 5 p.m. - FREE
All books half-price on final day. Over 12,000 new and gently used books in every genre on sale at very affordable prices. Inventory is well organized and easy to browse. All books half price on the final day of the sale.
LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: SHEILA WELLER
12 p.m. - FREE
HOW I BECAME A WRITER AND HAVE MANAGED, SO FAR, TO STAY ONE
A Panel Discussion
2 p.m. - FREE
Four local – and successful - authors discuss and answer questions about the writing life. Panelists include Rebecca Flowers, Alan Gelb, Elizabeth Hess, and Julia Pomeroy. Moderated by Dan Rapoport.
Free admission; opening preview event $25; Harvest Dinner $125
Contact: Mary Anne Lee
Contact Phone: 518-392-3693
Contact Email:
Location: Spencertown Academy Arts Center
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